Trump’s Federal Funding Fiasco
FiveThirtyEight Politics
00:00
Restoring Presidential Impoundment Power
This chapter explores the proposal to restore the president's historic impoundment power, allowing the executive branch to block unnecessary congressional spending. It examines constitutional implications, historical contexts, and the potential shifts in the balance of power between Congress and the presidency, highlighting concerns about executive overreach. Additionally, it discusses ongoing legal debates and the challenges posed by recent White House memos that could unsettle established norms of congressional financial control.
Transcript
Play full episode
